creative economy

Scotland, mid-19th century. An intruder has been spotted at night on the grounds of Lammermoor Castle, home of Enrico Ashton. Normanno, the captain of the guard, sends Enrico’s men off in search of the stranger. Enrico arrives, troubled. His family’s fortunes are in danger, and only the arranged marriage of his sister, Lucia, with Lord Arturo can save them.
When the Santa Fe Opera House debuted the opening night of the tragic opera “Lucia Di Lammermoore” in July, ... Read More

Like many gamers, Charley Gentry loves to load up his favorite first person shooter, connect with some friends online, and pit his skills against other players. But there is something about Charley that distinguishes him from most gamers. Charley has no arms or legs.
“I was born like this,” Gentry explains. "They don’t know what caused it, and they didn’t pick it up on the ultra sound,” adding, “So basically when I was born they were like uh-oh.”
Gentry’s love for games began as a child. ... Read More

In an effort to expand the local creative arts scene, Meow Wolf, a Santa Fe art group, is trying its hand at small business incubation.
Meow Wolf is using its “The House of Eternal Return” exhibit as a springboard for an art business incubation program with one of its artists, Nico Salazar, as a test case.
Starting Sept. 24, Salazar’s art work will be available on clothing, tote bags and other items through his new business co-owned with Meow Wolf, Future Fantasy Delight.
Meow Wolf ... Read More

Thrillist has named Albuquerque as one of its "25 Best Places in the US for Creatives," and we couldn't agree more. The site ticks off items creative folks crave and says Albuquerque has 'em all. From the article:
"...artistic communities (check), a good dose of nature (check), a food, craft beer/cocktail, or music scene, or all of the above (check), and a level of affordability that actually allows you to partake therein. These are places where you can actually make it, the 'it' being ... Read More

Meow Wolf, a talented collective of artists based in Santa Fe, is taking the Southwest by storm with its fantastical new exhibit, “House of Eternal Return.”
Housed in a sprawling art complex on the site of an old bowling alley, the show offers an immersive, psychedelic tour of the home of the Selig family - who, visitors are told, have disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
The uniqueness of Meow Wolfe’s house-of-fantasy exhibit is matched only by its business model. The group has ... Read More